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BOOM! Studios' February 2018 Solicitations

BOOM! Studios has provided CBR with the exclusive first look at covers and solicit information for products shipping in February 2018. When you're through checking out these solicitations, be sure to visit CBR's Independents Comic Forum and discuss these BOOM!, Archaia and KABOOM! releases with fellow readers.

CYANIDE & HAPPINESS: A GUIDE TO PARENTING BY THREE GUYS WITH NO KIDS

Finally, a definitive and reliable manual that demystifies the complicated world of parenting while delivering crucial tips and sage advice—all from three guys who make comics instead of children.

This informative guide for breeders tackles all the big parenting issues: Finding messages in your alphabet soup, drawing the perfect hand turkey, getting away with kidnapping, telling your kids you don't love them anymore, and making out with your kid's best friend's dad.

Cartoonists Kris Wilson, Rob DenBleyker, and Dave McElfatrick combine all their knowledge and experience—or lack thereof—for a laugh-out-loud, labor-inducing look into the world of parenthood through the sick and twisted lens of Cyanide & Happiness comics.

JIM HENSON’S LABYRINTH #1

Publisher: Archaia, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writer: Simon Spurrier

Artist: Daniel Bayliss

Main Cover: Fiona Staples

Subscription Cover: Rebekah Isaacs

Variant Cover 1: Laurent Durieux

Variant Cover 2: Jill Thompson

Variant Cover 3: Bill Sienkiewicz

Simon Spurrier (Godshaper, The Power of the Dark Crystal) and Daniel Bayliss (Jim Henson’s Storyteller: Dragons, Kennel Block Blues) present a magical look into the world of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth.

Before Sarah braved the Labyrinth to save her brother, another young woman sought to save a young boy named Jareth from the clutches of the Goblins.

Set in 18th-century Venice, Italy, Jim Henson’s Labyrinth is a striking look into the history of the Labyrinth itself, and what happens to the little boys who don’t get rescued.

This is the untold history of the Goblin King.

JIM HENSON'S THE STORYTELLER: FAIRIES #3 (of 4)

Publisher: Archaia, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writer: Benjamin Schipper

Artist: Benjamin Schipper

Main Cover: Benjamin Schipper

Subscription Cover: Sas Milledge

Based on a Danish folktale titled “Faerie Hill,” legend has it that any king who goes hither to meet the Fairy Queen will be cast under a spell, forever changed, and mad...

JIM HENSON’S THE POWER OF THE DARK CRYSTAL #11 (of 12)

Publisher: Archaia, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writers: Simon Spurrier and Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Artists: Kelly and Nichole Matthews

Main Cover: Mark Buckingham

Subscription Cover: Sana Takeda

Tensions rise as Kensho and Thurma make their way to the inner sun of the Fireling realm.

JIM HENSON'S THE POWER OF THE DARK CRYSTAL VOL. 2 HC

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Publisher: Archaia, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $24.99

Writers: Simon Spurrier and Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Artists: Kelly and Nichole Matthews

Cover Artist: Jae Lee & June Chung

Jen and Kira’s greatest fear has been realized as the Crystal is broken once more, and the evil Skeksis have returned, eager to regain their cruel dominance over the world. Meanwhile, on their own and on the run, Thurma and Kensho must stick together as they journey across the wildlands of Thra. Written by Simon Spurrier (The Spire, X-Men Legacy) and Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Warlords of Appalachia), and lushly illustrated by Kelly and Nichole Matthews (Toil & Trouble), The Power of the Dark Crystal continues the bestselling sequel to one of Jim Henson’s most revered creations.

Collects issues #5-8.

A GIRL IN THE HIMALAYAS OGN SC

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Publisher: Archaia, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $16.99

Writer: David Jesus Vignolli

Artist: David Jesus Vignolli

Cover Artist: David Jesus Vignolli

Beyond the peaks and valleys of the Himalaya Mountains lies a magical sanctuary. Protected from the chaos of man, it is home to immortal beings and mystical creatures. When Vijaya, a young human, is brought into the sanctuary for her protection, some immortals fear her presence may lead to their ruin. But as mankind draws ever closer to the sanctuary’s border, Vijaya will have to prove that there is more to being human than the violence her new family fears beyond their borders.

David Jesus Vignolli’s debut graphic novel A Girl in the Himalayas explores the astonishing potential of the human spirit.

CHARLIE BROWN HC

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Publisher: KaBOOM!, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $14.99

Writers: Charles M. Schulz, Jason Cooper

Artist: Charles M. Schulz, Vicki Scott, Paige Braddock

Cover Artist: Charles M. Schulz, with design by Kara Leopard

Good Grief! Celebrate over 65 years of Charles M. Schulz’s beloved character Charlie Brown. From visits to Lucy’s lemonade stand to missing the football again, this collection is jam-packed with some of the best stories starring everyone’s favorite kid next door.

GOLDIE VANCE VOL. 4 SC

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Publisher: BOOM! Box, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $14.99

Writer: Jackie Ball

Artist: Elle Power

Cover Artist: Brittney Williams

Sixteen-year-old Marigold “Goldie” Vance has an insatiable curiosity and dreams of one day becoming a detective. Luckily for Goldie, with the St. Pascal Rockin’ the Beach Music Festival coming to town, there’s plenty of inexplicable shenanigans keeping her gumshoe brain busy, from mysterious power outages, to missing musicians, to Russian spies hiding in the shadows!

Created by The New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator, Hope Larson (A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel), and Brittney Williams (Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat), writer Jackie Ball and artist Elle Power bring you a rockin’ new mystery in this Goldie Vance original graphic novel!

WWE #14

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $24.99

Writers: Dennis Hopeless, Tini Howard

Artists: Serg Acuña, Hyeonjin Kim

Main Cover: Dan Mora

Action Figure Variant Cover: Adam Riches

RAW Connecting Variant Cover Brent Schoonover

Ultimate Warrior Variant Cover: Daniel Bayliss

The top-secret story behind Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch, and Bayley kicking off the Women's Evolution that changed the WWE Universe forever begins in this issue. Plus, don't miss the first chapter of a four-part backup story from Tini Howard (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink) and Hyeonjin Kim (Sisters of Sorrow) chronicling the rise of WWE Superstar Asuka. Check out Becky Lynch’s announcement video at boom-studios.com/wwe.

BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA: OLD MAN JACK #6

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writers: John Carpenter & Anthony Burch

Artist: Jorge Corona

Main Cover: Jorge Corona

Action Figure Subscription Cover: Michael Adams & Marco D’Alfonso

Connecting “Jack Through Time” Variant Cover: Will Robson

Jack, Lo Pan, and Wang are trapped in their own separate, personal hells that they can only escape if they find a way to work together once again.

ABBOTT #2 (of 5)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writer: Saladin Ahmed

Artist: Sami Kivelä

Cover Artist: Taj Tenfold

A brutal attack on the edges of the latest murder scene only spurs Abbott further into her investigation.

JUDAS #3 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writer: Jeff Loveness

Artist: Jakub Rebelka

Cover Artist: Jakub Rebelka

Judas confronts Jesus in the pits of Hell.

GRASS KINGS #12

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writer: Matt Kindt

Artist: Tyler Jenkins

Main Cover: Tyler Jenkins

Intermix Cover: Matt Kindt

The final story arc begins here. Recent revelations have left the Grass Kingdom fractured from within, but with enemies approaching from the outside, it must pull together to survive.

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #24

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writer: Kyle Higgins

Artist: Jonas Scharf

Main Cover: Jamal Campbell

Connecting Variant Cover: Steve Morris

Variant Cover: Dan Mora

Action Figure Variant Cover: Quest Marital-Matthews

Billy makes a devastating discovery within the heart of Promethea that threatens to break the Ranger’s alliance with Grace, just as Finster’s monsters activate en masse.

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS VOL. 5 SC

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Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $16.99

Writer: Kyle Higgins

Artists: Hendry Prasetya, Daniele Di Nicuolo

Cover Artist: Jamal Campbell

As the dust settles from Rita's global takeover, a still reeling group of Rangers must come together as they make new allies and discover new threats.

Collects issues #17-20.

PLANET OF THE APES: URSUS #2 (of 6)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writer: David F. Walker

Artist: Christopher Mooneyham

Main Cover: Paolo Rivera

Intermix Cover: Michael Allred

Subscription Cover: Becca Carey

Discover how the first meeting of Ursus and Zaius changed their destinies!

GO GO POWER RANGERS #7

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writer: Ryan Parrott

Artist: Dan Mora

Main Cover A: Dan Mora

Civilian Intermix Cover: Miguel Mercado

Locker Variant Cover: Michelle Wong

Homage Variant Cover: Natacha Bustos

Paper Doll Variant Cover: Audrey Mok

It's homecoming at Angel Grove! But as tensions run high amongst the Rangers, will they be able to band together to stop Rita and make it to the dance on time?

KONG ON THE PLANET OF THE APES #4 (of 6)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writer: Ryan Ferrier

Artist: Carlos Magno

Main Cover: Mike Huddleston

Connecting Variant: Carlos Magno

Pulp Variant: Fay Dalton

The armada completes their treacherous journey and Kong is revealed to Ape City.

PLANET OF THE APES ARCHIVE VOL. 3: QUEST FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES HC

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Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $49.99

Writers: Doug Moench, Paul Dehn

Artists: Rico Rival, Alfredo P. Alcala

Cover Artist: Ken Barr

Experience Marvel Comics’ legendary 1970s Planet of the Apes Magazine with new eyes. Remastered and collected here for the first time, this prestigious hardcover edition chronicles the birth of Caesar and his rise to power. From Paul Dehn (Murder on the Orient Express), Doug Moench (Batman), Rico Rival (House of Mystery), and more!

MECH CADET YU #6

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writer: Greg Pak

Artist: Takeshi Miyazawa

Main Cover: Takeshi Miyazawa

Subscription Cover: Marcus To

The cadets come face to face with the Sharg, but without their mechs, will they be able to work together?

THE AMORY WARS: GOOD APOLLO, I'M BURNING STAR IV VOL. 2 SC

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Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $14.99

Writers: Claudio Sanchez & Chondra Echert

Artist: Rags Morales

Cover Artist: Rags Morales

The evil Wilhelm Ryan remains in power while those surrounding Claudio Kilgannon are convinced he is The Crowing.

Collects issues #5-8.

FENCE #4

Publisher: BOOM! Box, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writer: C.S. Pacat

Artist: Johanna The Mad

Cover Artist: Johanna The Mad

Nicholas begins to overthink everything as he struggles to prove he deserves his place at Kings Row.

HEAVY VINYL SC

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Publisher: BOOM! Box, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $14.99

Writer: Carly Usdin

Artist: Nina Vakueva

Cover Artist: Nina Vakueva

Film and TV director Carly Usdin (Suicide Kale) teams up with breakout artist Nina Vakueva (Lilith's Word) for a new series that’s music to our ears!

New Jersey, 1998. Chris has just started the teen dream job: working at Vinyl Mayhem, the local record store. She's prepared to deal with anything—misogynistic metalheads, grunge wannabes, even a crush on her wicked cute co-worker, Maggie. But when the staff's favorite singer mysteriously vanishes the night before her band’s show in town, Chris finds out her co-workers are doing more than just sorting vinyl… her local indie record store is also a front for a teen girl vigilante fight club!

Collects the complete limited series. Formerly Hi-Fi Fight Club.

GIANT DAYS #35

Publisher: BOOM! Box, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writer: John Allison

Artists: Max Sarin, Liz Fleming

Cover Artist: Max Sarin

With the prospect of living apart for the first time since they all met as first years just over the horizon, Daisy, Esther, and Susan spend their last summer together before beginning their third year of university.

LUMBERJANES #47

Publisher: BOOM! Box, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writers: Shannon Watters & Kat Leyh

Artist: Ayme Sotuyo

Main Cover: Kat Leyh

Subscription Cover: Michelle Wong

After their new friend Emmy goes missing in search of a jackalope, it’s up to the Lumberjane scouts to track her down and help get her back home to her herd.

ROCKO’S MODERN LIFE #3

Publisher: KaBOOM!, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writers: Ryan Ferrier, KC Green

Artists: Ian McGinty, KC Green

Main Cover: Jorge Monlongo

Subscription Cover: Miguel Mercado

Spunky becomes a viral sensation, but Rocko fears the fame may be going to Spunky’s head.

RUGRATS #5

Publisher: KaBOOM!, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writer: Box Brown

Artist: Lisa DuBois

Main Cover: Jorge Corona

Subscription Cover: Daniel Bayliss

It’s baby verses baby as Angelica and Susie try to outdo each other.

GARFIELD VOL. 4 OGN: THE SEARCH FOR POOKY

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Publisher: KaBOOM!, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $9.99

Writers: Scott Nickel, Mark Evanier, Erin Hunting

Artists: Antonio Alfaro, Erin Hunting

Cover Artist: Andy Hirsch

Garfield has a real mystery on his hands: His teddy bear extraordinaire is missing. Who—or what—has nabbed Pooky? Featuring all-new stories written by Garfield writer Scott Nickel and illustrated by Antonio Alfaro, as well as a short story written and drawn by Erin Hunting.

STEVEN UNIVERSE #13

Publisher: KaBOOM!, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $3.99

Writer: Grace Kraft

Artist: Rii Abrego

Main Cover: Missy Peña

Subscription Cover: Miracle Mosley

Greg Universe is doing a comeback concert… hopefully this one will go better than the last few times he’s tried.

Finn and Jake get a glimpse into their friends’ minds. Ooo tries to throw its first annual garage sale—and it does not end well.

ADVENTURE TIME #73

Publisher: KaBOOM!, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $14.99

Writer: Kevin Canon

Artist: Joey McCormick

Main Cover: Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb

Subscription Cover: Joey McCormick

Main Cover: Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb

Subscription Cover: Joey McCormick

Finn and Jake might have finally figured out a way to get rid of their doubles… but what do they do when everyone else likes the doubles more?

ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 14 SC

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Publisher: KaBOOM!, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Retail Price: $14.99

Writer: Mariko Tamaki

Artist: Ian McGinty

Cover Artists: Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb

The competition for Best Princess Ever is in full swing! As Lumpy Space Princess, Fire Princess, Muscle Princess, and more compete for the title, it’s discovered that someone is sabotaging the games. With Finn and Jake on the case, Princess Bubblegum will have to keep the show going until they can track down the true culprit and save the day. Written by The New York Times bestselling author Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer) and illustrated by Ian McGinty.